It’s been a while since we’ve been able to say the Detroit Lions (+6)
have a pretty big game ahead of them—even this early in the season. But sitting at 1-1 with a chance to end Week 3 as the leader in the NFC North is a pretty big deal for a team with relatively low expectations heading into the season.
Optimism is extremely high locally, with 99 percent of fans currently believing this team is headed in the right direction. And some of that optimism has leaked into the national discussion after both being featured on “Hard Knocks” and starting the season off with two promising performances, including an offense that is statistically one of the best in the league.